Mission & Vision

The Neurocritical Care Society advances care worldwide by uniting, supporting and empowering those who care for neurocritically ill patients through education, research, collaboration and advocacy. 

Vision

To be the global leader uniting multidisciplinary professionals to champion exceptional care for those affected by neurocritical illness.

2026-2028 Strategic Plan

The NCS Board of Directors approved the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan in December 2025, which includes five core pillars of focus with a goal and objective(s) for each pillar. These pillars reflect NCS’ continued commitment to advancing the field of neurocritical care and supporting the professionals who care for patients with life-threatening neurologic illness.

Pillar 1: Education

Goal: Deliver modern, relevant and high-impact educational platforms that serve neurocritical care needs worldwide.

• Objective: Modernize and streamline the education portfolio.

Pillar 2: Research

Goal: Promote and facilitate modern, relevant and high impact neurocritical care research that serves patients, caregivers and families worldwide.

• Objective: Advance neurocritical care research impact.

Pillar 3: Member Engagement & Community Building

Goal: Strengthen the value of NCS to current and prospective members, increase engagement and facilitate community building worldwide.

• Objective: Improve and promote NCS value to recruit and retain members.

Pillar 4: Strategic Partnerships & Positioning

Goal: Position NCS as an indispensable collaborator through mission-aligned partnerships that advance neurocritical care worldwide.

• Objective: Forge strategic partnerships and collaborations with other professional societies and groups.

Pillar 5: Organizational Excellence

Goal: Align governance, operations and communications to maximize mission-driven impact and support a coordinated, responsive and effective organization.

• Objective 1: Improve internal organizational efficiency, execution, communication and transparency.
• Objective 2: Improve external transparency and communication across all levels.
• Objective 3: Ensure alignment between offerings and strategic outcomes.

NCS members have the privilege of receiving annual financial and society updates from NCS Officers. This information was presented during a virtual Annual Business Meeting, held on June 30, 2025. Log in to view the video recording. (Restricted to current NCS members.) 

The medical profession has long subscribed to a body of ethical statements developed primarily for the benefit of the patient. As a member of this profession, neurocritical care personnel must recognize responsibility to patients first and foremost, as well as to society, to other health professionals and to self.

The following bylaws adopted by the Neurocritical Care Society are not laws, but standards of conduct which define the essentials of honorable behavior for our members. As members, all are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

Download the NCS Bylaws

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